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Council raises noise and compliance concerns about development in ETJ; asks for county and agency inspections
Summary
Councilors reported loud construction, damaged roads and possible missing water approvals at Elliott Ranch (in the city's ETJ) and asked staff to request inspections or reports from Hays County, TCEQ or the Aquifer District to confirm regulatory compliance.
Council members described noisy construction activity and damaged roadways at Elliott Ranch within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and questioned who is responsible for inspection and enforcement. S3 said, "They have... the whole road is being ducked up and trans. They're crossing little ravines. They're filled up with dirt," and asked whether Hays County had inspected the site.
Members noted the city lacks permitting authority in the ETJ and that oversight rests with Hays County and state agencies. Several members suggested the city request inspection reports from Hays County, TCEQ or the regional aquifer district to verify water-permit compliance, environmental safeguards and road impacts. No formal action was taken; staff were asked to explore sending letters or requesting inspection reports from the relevant agencies.
